February 14, 2018
Ofzio is founded
Ofzio was founded by Sam, Richard, and Gijs. From the beginning, a few small applications and plugins were created for people in our own network.
Through the years→
Baka Glass
timeline
From a small idea on Valentine's Day 2018 to market leader in Europe. Discover our journey through the glass industry.
2018 — 2025
2018
April 2018
The first glass package
Niels commissions Ofzio to create a glass software package on a project basis. At this moment, this package does not have a name yet.
September 2018
Baka Glass is born
Niels, Sam, Richard, and Gijs decide to work together. Niels becomes part of Ofzio, and we make plans to market the glass package in the Netherlands. The glass package is named Baka Glass.
December 2018
The launch
Baka Glass launches, advertisements and an article can be seen in Glas in beeld. Our sales representatives also get to work full force to acquire the first customers.
2019
Early January 2019
First customer live
Baka Glass is used in practice for the first time by AA Glas. This version had a simple version of the order, planning, ordering, and accounting module. Only Exact Online is supported at this stage.
End of January 2019
Demo days
The first customers go live. We also organize a few demo days where many glass companies see Baka Glass live in practice for the first time.
2021
BelgiumMarch 2021
First Belgian customer
Baka Glass goes across the border — the first Belgian customer goes live.
2022
September 2022
Glasstec Düsseldorf
Baka Glass goes to Glasstec in Düsseldorf — the largest glass trade fair in the world.
2023
January 2023
Market leader in the Netherlands
Baka Glass is market leader in the Netherlands. A huge milestone for the team.
BosniaApril 2023
First Bosnian customer
The international growth continues — first customer in Bosnia and Herzegovina goes live.
September 2023
Baka Event 2023
Baka Glass organizes its own glass event: Baka Event 2023!
October 2023
New office
Baka Glass moves to a new, larger building. This way we have enough space again for the many new employees joining us.
2024
IrelandJanuary 2024
First Irish customer
The international growth continues — now also active in Ireland.
August 2024
Global Glass Show Dubai
Baka Glass was pleased to participate in the Global Glass Show in Dubai!
September 2024
Logo update
Baka Glass gave its logo a small but important change with the addition of 'software'. This underlines our focus on digital solutions for the glass industry.
October 2024
Glasstec 2024
This year again Baka Glass has a major presence at Glasstec 2024 in Düsseldorf!
December 2024
Member of the NGA
We are proud to announce that we are a member of the National Glass Association (NGA), reinforcing our commitment to excellence and innovation in the glass industry!
EnglandJanuary 2025
First English customer
First English customer live! Baka Glass is now active in five countries.
2025
May 2025
FIT Show 2025
Baka Glass participates in FIT Show 2025 in Birmingham.
September 2025
Vitrum 2025
Baka Glass participates in Vitrum 2025 in Milan.
October 2025
GlassBuild 2025
Baka Glass participates in GlassBuild 2025 in Las Vegas.
October 2025
Eurasia Glass Fair
Baka Glass participates in the Eurasia Glass Fair in Istanbul.
350+
Companies worldwide
3.100+
Daily users
5
Active countries
7
Years of experience